Child Quote by Robert Scotellaro
““Reasoning with a two-year-old is about as productive as changing seats on the Titanic.””
About This Quote
Attempting to reason with a toddler is as futile as trying to save a sinking ship.
In simple terms: Talking to a toddler is pointless.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of rational discourse with children.
Themes
communication
patience
limitations
Mood
frustrated
humorous
Type
humorous
observational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- early education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
developmental psychology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you convey ideas effectively to a child?
- When is it better to stop debating?
A Different Perspective
Children cannot grasp complex arguments.
![“I mean, for years [my father] would been doing everything imaginable ... from speed to downers to you name it. I used to call that "changing seats on the Titanic," and I used to say that I myself was not only changing seats on the Titanic but dating the crew.” quote by Carrie Fisher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c64/carrie-fisher-927_crew_i-mean-for-years-my-father-would-been-do_377200.jpg)
